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Slackware Linux, X Window - graphical interface

Discussion in 'The Alternative OS' started by serur, Aug 16, 2006.

  1. serur Newcomer, in training

    Hi fellows!

    I’ve succeeded somehow to install Slackware Linux, but much more tough job still remains – X Window System (now I face black screen with ‘$’ sign). So I daresay I’ll need your help soon. The first thing I would like to know – is it *really* difficult, as it is said in Volkerding’s manual? What’s your experience?

    Thank you.
  2. SlyMaelstrom Newcomer, in training Posts: 29

  3. linuxchick Newcomer, in training

    You may also like to have a look at this: http://www.slackbook.org/html/book.html#X-WINDOW-SYSTEM-XDM
    It'll tell you how to startx during the boot.
    A note about slackware, it doesn't like easy passwords, I learned the hardway, pick a tough one, or you may end up not being able to log in at all ;)